Daily Archives: October 22, 2015

Once we get older our power to recall information can diminish, but we are not powerless from this. There are foods that will help keep your brain healthful and sharp. Here are the basics about the health benefits for your brtain.

Vitamin E

According to the survey of Dietary Guidelines of The united states, 90% of Americans aren't getting their daily dose of vitamin e. Vitamin E is a good anti-oxidant and it helps protect the membranes from oxidation and the omega-3s from something termed peroxidation.

Peroxidation is the method, by which free radicals "steal" electrons on the lipids in cell membranes, which causes cell destruction. 97% of DHA (omega-3 docosahexaeonic acid) can be found in the brain, and is the reason for 30% of the structural fats from the gray matter.

There are numerous studies that show a link between omega-3 fatty acids DHA and protective benefits towards brain. It appears to reduce the prospect of getting Alzheimer's, as well as vascular dementia. Two separate studies indicate that eating fatty fish once a week reduces the risk associated with Alzheimer's by 60%. Omega-3s are particularly crucial to the developing infant human brain.